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  • IEEE C37.34-1994

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    IEEE Standard Test Code for High-Voltage Air Switches

    Available format(s):  PDF

    Superseded date:  23-03-2012

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  25-04-1995

    Publisher:  Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers

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    1 Overview
    1.1 Scope
    1.2 References
    2 Definitions
    3 Design tests
    4 Dielectric withstand voltage tests
    4.1 Power-frequency withstand voltage tests
    4.2 Lightning impulse dry withstand voltage tests
    4.3 Power frequency and lightning impulse open gap
          withstand voltage test
    4.4 Switching-impulse voltage tests of extra-high
          voltage switches
    5 Radio-influence and corona tests
    5.1 Simultaneous tests
    5.2 Radio-influence tests
    5.3 Corona tests
    6 Temperature rise test
    6.1 General
    6.2 Mounting
    6.3 Switch connections
    6.4 Method of temperature determination
    6.5 Ambient temperature during test
    6.6 Measurement of ambient temperature
    6.7 Duration of temperature rise test
    6.8 Criteria for acceptance
    7 Switch performance tests
    7.1 Conditions of test
    7.2 Ambient temperature during test
    7.3 Duration of switch performance test
    7.4 Criteria for acceptance
    8 Tests for peak withstand and short-time
          (symmetrical) withstand current ratings
    8.1 Equipment
    8.2 Mounting
    8.3 Switch connections
    8.4 Test durations
    8.5 Measurement of current
    8.6 Condition of switch after test
    9 Interrupting tests
    9.1 Load current interrupting tests
    9.2 Excitation current interrupting tests
    9.3 Capacitive current switching tests
    9.4 Condition of switch after test
    10 Ice tests
    10.1 General
    10.2 Study of ice formation
    10.3 Test methods
    10.4 Test conditions
    10.5 Test procedure
    10.6 Criteria for acceptance
    11 Mechanical operations test
    11.1 General
    11.2 Test arrangement
    11.3 Test procedure
    11.4 Criteria for acceptance
    Annexes
    Annex A - Background information (informative)
    A.1 Use of higher temperature materials
    A.2 Switching impulse voltage tests of switch open gap
    Annex B Bibliography (informative)

    Abstract - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    Describes design tests for all types of high-voltage enclosed and non-enclosed indoor or outdoor air switches.

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    Committee Switchgear
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers
    Status Superseded
    Supersedes

    Standards Referenced By This Book - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    IEEE C37.32-2002 American National Standard for High Voltage Switches, Bus Supports, and Accessories Schedules of Preferred Ratings, Construction Guidelines, and Specifications
    NEMA SG 6:2000 POWER SWITCHING EQUIPMENT
    IEEE DRAFT C37.20.4 : 2001 DRAFT STANDARD FOR INDOOR AC SWITCHES RATED ABOVE 1KV THROUGH 38KV FOR USE IN METAL-ENCLOSED SWITCHGEAR
    IEEE C37.38-1989 IEEE Standard for Gas Insulated, Metal-Enclosed Disconnecting, Interrupter, and Grounding Switches
    IEEE C37.30-1997 IEEE Standard Requirements for High Voltage Switches
    IEEE DRAFT C37.30 : D8 DEC 96 STANDARD REQUIREMENTS FOR HIGH VOLTAGE SWITCHES
    CSA C71.1 : 1999 INSULATION CO-ORDINATION - PART 1: DEFINITIONS, PRINCIPLES AND RULES
    ANSI C37.33 : 87 ADDENDA A 90 SWITCHGEAR HIGH-VOLTAGE AIR SWITCHES-RATED CONTROL VOLTAGES AND THEIR RANGES,
    IEEE 1247 : 2005 INTERRUPTER SWITCHES FOR ALTERNATING CURRENT, RATED ABOVE 1000 V
    IEEE C37.20.4-2013 REDLINE IEEE Standard for Indoor AC Switches (1 kV to 38 kV) for Use in Metal-Enclosed Switchgear
    IEEE 551 : 2006 CALCULATING SHORT-CIRCUIT CURRENTS IN INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL POWER SYSTEMS
    IEEE 1783-2009 IEEE Guide for Test Methods and Procedures to Evaluate the Electrical Performance of Insulators in Freezing Conditions

    Standards Referencing This Book - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    IEEE C37.32-2002 American National Standard for High Voltage Switches, Bus Supports, and Accessories Schedules of Preferred Ratings, Construction Guidelines, and Specifications
    IEEE C37.09-1979 IEEE Standard Test Procedure for AC High-Voltage Circuit Breakers Rated on a Symmetrical Current Basis
    IEEE/ANSI C37.35-1976 IEEE Guide for the Application, Installation, Operation, and Maintenance of High-Voltage Air Disconnecting and Load Interrupter Switches
    IEEE C37.71-1984 IEEE Standard for Three-Phase, Manually Operated Subsurface Load Interrupting Switches for Alternating-Current Systems
    IEEE C37.20.3-1987 IEEE Standard for Metal-Enclosed Interrupter Switchgear
    NEMA 107:2016 Methods of Measurement of Radio Influence Voltage (RIV) of High Voltage Apparatus
    IEEE C37.20.2-2015 IEEE Standard for Metal-Clad Switchgear
    ANSI C29.1 : 1988 TEST METHODS FOR ELECTRICAL POWER INSULATORS
    IEEE C37.20.2-1993 IEEE Standard for Metal-Clad and Station-Type Cubicle Switchgear
    IEEE C37.71-2001 IEEE Standard for Three-Phase Manually Operated Subsurface and Vault Load-Interrupting Switches for Alternating-Current Systems
    IEEE 4-2013 IEEE Standard for High-Voltage Testing Techniques
    IEEE C37.20.3-2013 REDLINE IEEE Standard for Metal-Enclosed Interrupter Switchgear (1 kV-38 kV)
    IEEE C63.2-2009 American National Standard for Electromagnetic Noise and Field Strength Instrumentation, 10 Hz to 40 GHz Specifications
    IEEE C37.30-1992 IEEE Standard Requirements for High Voltage Air Switches
    IEEE C37.09-1999 IEEE Standard Test Procedure for AC High-Voltage Circuit Breakers Rated on a Symmetrical Current Basis
    IEEE 119-1974 IEEE Recommended Practice for General Principles of Temperature Measurement as Applied to Electrical Apparatus
    IEEE 4-1978 IEEE Standard Techniques for High Voltage Testing
    IEEE C37.30-1997 IEEE Standard Requirements for High Voltage Switches
    ANSI C37.72 : 1987 MANUALLY-OPERATED DEAD-FRONT - PADMOUNTED SWITCHGEAR WITH LOAD-INTERRUPTING SWITCHES AND SEPARABLE CONNECTORS FOR ALTERNATING CURRENT SYSTEMS
    IEEE C37.100-1992 IEEE Standard Definitions for Power Switchgear
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